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Music Instruction 
Award-winning music lessons, ensembles, and group classes for aspiring musicians of all ages and skill levels — children, teens, and adults.
Early Childhood 
Morning & Full-Day Preschool programs with a full, child-centered curriculum of creative specials like music, science, drama, social and emotional learning, and more!
Music Therapy 
Established in 1966, our pioneering Center for Music Therapy (CMT) uses guided music experiences to help individuals meet life's challenges.
Bop Stop 
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie.
Kindergarten
Ages: Age 5 years by September 30
Session Length: Academic School Year
TMS Kindergarten reinforces essential social and academic skills needed to prepare children for life long learning and confidence.
Students must be 5 years by September 30th or those accepted for early enrollment of kindergarten by their home school district. TMS does not provide early admissions screening and will accept the decision of the home school district.
Academic School Year Mid-August to early June from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Kindergarten + may be added to extend hours to include Before and After school care for TMS kindergarten students. Click here for details.
Our Kindergarten curriculum aligns with state standards for kindergarten while providing a socially supportive and enriching classroom experience. Classrooms have a smaller group size to support individual instruction and are led by a certified teacher. Typical TMS Specials such as Music, Drama, and Science are woven into the week.
TMS is an ODJFS licensed kindergarten. Students will receive a report card and follow all ODE standards and requirements for kindergarten.
Applications Now Available for the 2024 - 2025 School Year!
Tuition Rates for the 2024 - 2025 School Year:
- School Year: $13,400 (5 days a week, 8:30am - 3:30pm)
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify with a maximum of $5,000 in aid.
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| Session | Day | Time | Campus | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2024 - May 30, 2025 Aug 19, 2024 - May 30, 2025 | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | University Circle | $13,400 annually | Apply |
| August 19, 2024 - May 30, 2025 Aug 19, 2024 - May 30, 2025 | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Ohio City | $13,400 annually | Apply |
Faculty
Carla Kelly
Kindergarten Teacher
I am in my 5th year teaching at The Music Settlement. This year I am teaching Kindergarten in University Circle. This is a new and exciting year for me. I have been teaching early childhood for over 20 years. I enjoy reading, cooking and the beach!! I am a mom to a beautiful teenage daughter, who is... Expand
I am in my 5th year teaching at The Music Settlement. This year I am teaching Kindergarten in University Circle. This is a new and exciting year for me. I have been teaching early childhood for over 20 years. I enjoy reading, cooking and the beach!! I am a mom to a beautiful teenage daughter, who is attending Kent St, and we have a little dog, Teddy!
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The integration of art and music into education at a young age is truly awesome. I have such fond memories of my preschool days at the Settlement!